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Do Sri Lanka citizens need a visa for Romania?

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Sri Lanka citizens need a visa to enter Romania. Apply in advance at an embassy or visa centre.

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Sri Lanka vs Romania: passport comparison

Sri Lanka

19

visa-free countries

Global rank: #180 · mobility 71.4

Romania

119

visa-free countries

Global rank: #33 · mobility 167.2
17

countries both Sri Lanka and Romania can enter visa-free together

Sri Lanka + Romania: passport compatibility

36%

of the world — where both passports have the same visa access

Where Sri Lanka and Romania travel together — by entry type:

17 both visa-free
14 both visa on arrival
22 both e-visa / eTA
17 both need a visa
127 access differs

Where Sri Lanka and Romania can travel visa-free together

Travelling as a pair with two different passports? Here is the full list of countries where BOTH of you can enter without a prior visa — plus where your access differs.

Only Sri Lanka is visa-free (2)

Where to apply: Romania has no mission in Sri Lanka

Guides tell you a visa is required but never warn that there is nowhere to file it — the mission simply does not exist in your country. We picked the nearest countries that do accept applications and measured the distance.

1
India 1,428 km
Applications accepted in: New Delhi
2
Thailand 2,371 km
Applications accepted in: Bangkok
3
Singapore 2,654 km
Applications accepted in: Singapore

Distances are measured between country centroids — a rough guide, not a route. Before you travel, confirm with the chosen consulate that it accepts applicants resident elsewhere: many operate a consular district, and out-of-district applications are not always accepted, often with a longer queue.

Your odds of getting the visa: Sri Lanka → Romania

Visa guides tell you whether a visa is required. This block answers the second question — will you get it. Figures come from the European Commission's official 2025 statistics, broken down per country pair.

29,0%
of Schengen visa applications refused in Sri Lanka
+14,5 pp above the Schengen average (14.5%) — refused more often than average
-6.1 pp year-over-year: 2024 was 35.1%, now 29.0%
25,663applications filed
17,980visas issued
7,431refusals
#37strictest of 118 countries

The Commission counts applications by where they were filed — at consulates located in Sri Lanka — rather than by the applicant's nationality. For most countries these nearly coincide, but applications filed there by other nationals are included too. 2025 data. Source: European Commission, DG HOME

Romania: good to know

Bucharest

Capital

Romanian Leu (RON)

Currency

Eastern European Time (UTC+2)

Time zone

+40

Calling code

Where else Sri Lanka goes visa-free

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Documents you'll usually need for Romania

The usual basics for the trip. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy or consulate.

Valid passport

Valid at least 6 more months

Return / onward ticket

Proof you will leave the country

Proof of funds

Enough money for your stay

Accommodation

Hotel booking or an invitation

Travel insurance

Recommended, sometimes required

Visa

Obtained at the embassy in advance

Frequently asked

Do Sri Lanka citizens need a visa for Romania?
Sri Lanka citizens need a visa to enter Romania. Apply in advance at an embassy or visa centre.
Which passport is stronger — Sri Lanka or Romania?
The Romania passport is stronger: 119 visa-free countries versus 19. Global rank: Sri Lanka #180, Romania #33.
Where can Sri Lanka and Romania citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 17 of the same countries.
What documents do I need for Romania?
Usually: a valid passport (6+ months), a return ticket, proof of funds and accommodation. Plus a visa obtained from the embassy in advance. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy.
Can visa requirements change between Sri Lanka and Romania?
Yes, visa rules change periodically. This data is current as of Aug 2026 — always confirm with the embassy before you travel.

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